Surgical Procedures
SAY GOODBYE TO GUM PROBLEMS
We may also recommend dental crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for restoration, such as a crown or bridge. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.
Crown lengthening is a procedure to help the restorative dentist remove all the decay and cavity under gum tissue so you can get the perfect crown, bridge, filling, or veneer. Sometimes the tooth breaks or fractures at the gum line, and insufficient tooth structure remains to get a cap. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The procedure allows gum and bone to be recontoured to expose more of the tooth to the restorative dentist. You go to work the SAME day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occur.
Whether you have dental crown lengthening to improve function or esthetics, patients often receive both benefits: a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health – your keys to smiling, eating, and speaking with comfort and confidence.
Some teeth may not be restorable, whether trauma, severe periodontal disease, abscess, or large cavity. Whatever the reason may be, sometimes teeth have to come out. Our highly skilled dentists perform these extractions, including wisdom teeth! We gently remove the teeth and clean out the infection. You go to work the same day! Our in-office lab can construct a same-day denture or replacement, so you will never be without teeth!
Is there a gap between your front teeth? Have you had braces, and the space between your front teeth keeps getting bigger no matter how often you wear your retainer? This occurs when a high frenum or muscle attaches between your two front teeth. Island Dental can put your front teeth together and keep them that way.
Frenectomy is done on both adults and children before and after orthodontics. It can be done with a LASER also. We numb you as though you are getting a filling. The frenum is gently removed. Within a few weeks, orthodontic movement (braces) can occur. Minimal discomfort and swelling occur. You can go to work the same day. Start smiling with confidence again.
Gingivectomy occurs when the gums are overgrown around the teeth due to plaque or medication. The infection doesn’t reach the bone and only in the gum area. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The excess tissue is removed, the teeth are cleaned, and the pocket is removed. You go to work the same day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occur.
Gingivoplasty often is done to make gums look better. They may have an unusual shape or may not be formed typically. The causes can include a person’s genes, disease, or trauma. Gingivoplasty reshapes the gums to make them look more natural. It often is done alone but can be done during or after a gingivectomy. Gingivoplasty also can be done along with a gum graft. This type of surgery adds tissue to the gum line.
Both of these procedures usually are done with scalpels. They also can be done with electro-surgery or laser units. Your periodontist might use special tools that were designed for gingivectomy. They have angled blades to help them get around their teeth.
Before either procedure, you will receive a local anesthetic shot to numb your gums. A gingivectomy can take from a few minutes to more than an hour. The length of time depends on how much tissue is being removed. Gingivoplasty is typically done in a couple of minutes.
Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen, or tender. As a result, the infected gum separates from the teeth, and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can result in losing teeth and extending to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births, and many other systemic health problems. Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment are not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Do you have a gummy smile? Do you have teeth that appear to be short? This occurs during the development and eruption of your teeth. Island Dental can remove the gummy smile and make you have a smile that lasts a lifetime. Combining a periodontist and a cosmetic dentist, we can make you smile confidently.
Gum contouring is a general procedure. We numb you the same way you would get a filling. Small amounts of gum tissue are removed from the front of your teeth. Sometimes, that may make a drastic difference in a smile. Sometimes, additional cosmetic treatments such as veneers or crowns may need to be done to enhance the proportion of your teeth to make a beautiful smile. Minimal discomfort and swelling occur.
You go to work the SAME day! Get the smile you want in as little as two visits.
Dental Implants are changing the way people live. For patients that lost teeth, dental implants can provide patients the ability to eat virtually anything and allows them to smile with confidence.
Dental implants are completely safe and can be placed with patients who have gum disease, smoke, or missing teeth and wear dentures. Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or help provide stability to dentures. Implants are titanium posts that get inserted into the jaw bone. After the implant bonds with the existing bone to provide a solid foundation, the replacement tooth looks, feels, and functions like a regular tooth. Furthermore, implants prevent bone deterioration that typically results when a tooth is missing.
We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. If we can get the primary stability of the implant, you can get a temporary tooth restoration on the implant on the SAME day. You don’t have to wear your denture anymore. You go to work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, a replacement tooth can be placed.
Dental Implants are changing the way people live. For patients that lost teeth, dental implants can provide patients the ability to eat virtually anything and allows them to smile with confidence. Dental implants are completely safe and can be placed with patients who have gum disease, smoke, or missing teeth and wear dentures.
Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or help provide stability to dentures. Implants are titanium posts that get inserted into the jaw bone. After the implant bonds with the existing bone to provide a solid foundation, the replacement tooth looks, feels, and functions like a regular tooth. Furthermore, implants prevent bone deterioration that typically results when a tooth is missing.
We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. You go to work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to fit over the area. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, a replacement tooth can be placed.
Some teeth may not be restorable, whether trauma, severe periodontal disease, abscess, or big cavity. Whatever the reason may be, sometimes teeth have to come out. Our highly skilled dentists perform these extractions, including wisdom teeth! We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. We gently remove the teeth and clean out the infection. To maximize healing and minimize discomfort or possible future implant, bone grafting is placed in the socket the SAME day.
After a period of recovery, an implant can then be placed. You go to work the same day! Our in-office lab can construct a same-day denture, so you will never be without teeth!
Bone grafting is the replacement or augmentation of the bone around the teeth. Bone grafting is performed to reverse the loss/destruction caused by periodontal disease, trauma, or ill-fitting removable dentures. It is also used to augment bone to permit implant placement. Ask your dental implant dentist about the advantages of different bone grafting methods and materials so that, together, you can make an informed decision.
Are your teeth taking forever to move during braces? Sometimes additional forces are needed to move your teeth to the desired position. Whether it be intrusion, extrusion, and bringing teeth forward or back, orthodontic mini-screws may be the answer.
Orthodontic mini-screws are a superb advent to orthodontics. With the orthodontist’s recommendation, we plan where to put the mini-screws. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The mini-screws are gently placed within minutes. Minimal discomfort and minimal swelling occur. Get your teeth moved promptly! After treatment, removal of the Ortho mini screw is gently removed.
Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen, or tender. As a result, the infected gum separates from the teeth, and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can result in losing your teeth and apply to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births, and many other systemic health problems. Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment are not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums and bones. When you get bone loss, you start losing the support of your teeth. Your teeth become loose and fall out. Osseous is a periodontal procedure that allows us to correct the gum and bone infection directly, so you don’t get any more bone loss. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The gum and bone are re-contoured, and the infection from under the gums is removed. The periodontal pocket and all the remaining plaque and tarter are also removed. You go to work the same day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occur.
Have you noticed that your denture keeps getting loose over time? Or your facial features are changing around the area where you have no teeth? When teeth have been missing for a while, the bone tends to resorb or disappear. This is why your dentures become loose or even cause your facial profile to change. To stop this from happening, you NEED dental implants. Before dental implants can be placed, bone needs to be present. Implants must be surrounded by bone at all times, and ridge augmentation is required if the bone is not there.
Ridge augmentation is a procedure that needs bone grafting to build up the bone you lost. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling! Bone grafting and membranes are used to build the bone in the area you need for an implant. You go to work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to fit over the area. After healing, typically about 3-4 months, the site is ready for an implant.
Sinus Elevation – Osteotome, Laterial Window
When you have teeth in the back of the mouth, it serves two functions: to help chew food and keep the maxillary sinus from traumatizing or coming down. When teeth have been missing for an extended period, the bone tends to resorb or disappear.
Furthermore, the maxillary sinus is pneumatized or keeps coming down, causing less bone. Remember, sinuses are air-filled cavities, and implants must be surrounded by bone. A sinus elevation is required if there is insufficient bone in the implant.
Pending on the amount of bone you have, there are two types of sinus elevation- osteotome sinus elevation and lateral window sinus elevation. Osteotome sinus elevation is done at the same time as the implant. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. Before placing the implant, we gently bump up the area and add a bone graft. Within a few minutes, the implants are placed on the same day. You go to work the same day with minimal discomfort. Lateral window sinus elevation is done when there is insufficient bone to place the implant. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. We gently elevate the sinus with bone grafting, and the area has to heal for a few months. After healing, implants would then be placed in the area.
In either procedure, there is no harm or changes in the sinus. The amount we are elevating is minuscule compared to the amount of cubic volume in the sinus. Half of all implants placed in the back of the mouth require some sinus elevation.
Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen, or tender. As a result, the infected gum separates from the teeth, and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can result in losing your teeth and apply to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births, and many other systemic health problems. Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment are not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Whether you’re an adult or a child wanting braces, the gums must be healthy to move teeth. If the gums are not beneficial, there is a greater likely hood that the teeth may exhibit periodontal disease or bone loss and may need to come out during orthodontic movement. Similarly, before moving teeth, you must ensure adequate thick tissue in your mouth; otherwise, gum tissue recession may occur. Soft tissue grafts can be harvested and placed where you don’t have enough thick tissue. Once healing is complete and dense tissue is obtained, orthodontic treatment can occur. Minimal discomfort and swelling occur. Start smiling with confidence again.
Do you have teeth where the gum tissue is receding? Is it causing you to have either sensitivity to hot or cold? Does it make you self-conscious about your smile? This happens frequently. Whether it be from aggressive tooth brushing or periodontal disease, Island dental can cover and help restore the gum line to its original position.
A soft tissue graft is harvested from another area in the mouth, typically from the palate. The tissue is placed in the area where the tissue is receded and is secured in place. Sometimes we may need additional materials to help get the maximum esthetic results if the bone is compromised. We use biological mediators to enhance bone and soft tissue growth for complete healing. We can utilize your tissue or exogenous tissue. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling.
You go to work the SAME day. Minimal discomfort and swelling occur. Start smiling with confidence again.
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What can Periodontal Services do for me?
With periodontal services, you can have healthy gums and teeth for a lifetime, eliminate bad breath, fix any loose teeth, reduce bone loss around your teeth, and significantly improve your overall oral health.
- Eliminate mouth odors and loose teeth
- Improve your oral hygiene
- Reduce bone loss around your teeth and loss of teeth
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